Roku HD1000

[ccantrell]

Hi,

Does anyone have any thoughts on if this device could "potientially" be a Snapstream hardware client? They have published an open SDK which looks like they want 3rd parties to develop apps for. I think combining this hardware device with software/services from Snapstream would be a great solution.
-chris
:D

[Keith]

Not currently promoted as a video appliance yet but:

http://www.rokulabs.com/products/hd1000/index.php

Internal Architecture
300MHZ MIPS CPU
HD MPEG2 Hardware Decode Engine
16MB of internal flash memory
64MB DDR DRAM
2D & 3D Engine

Current 3d party development projects:

High-definition movie player for the Roku HD1000. Plays MPEG2 Transport & Program Streams (VOBs) and supports streaming playback via VLC
http://www.up.org/cinemasix/
http://sourceforge.net/projects/cinemasix

-Keith

[ticklemeozmo]

Knock it down to $99.99 and it's plausible. Hell, I would buy 3 at $99.99 if it SMB's to some directory. I wouldn't mind making meta-files for it, if it was customizable.

As it IS only a client, it would be great for someone who already has a machine dedicated to recording and storing.

But for $299.99? Come on, get real.

[ccantrell]

I agree the price is somewhat high, however, so is time to manage a small purpose built PC that might have some additional power and features. I would really like this convergence of media technology to come together. Right now it seems there are point software products and point hardware products that use their own streaming technology. I like the openness Roku has taken with their OS, which makes sense to couple with a strong software solution on a server, like Snapstream.

What I really look forward to is a set-top box which connects via gig to a media server, streaming video, pictures and music. Then maybe add VoIP, video phone, etc.:D